The Bayer Family Fund | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 13-4085263

Foundation Overview

Based in New York, NY, The Bayer Family Fund has awarded 174 grants totaling $17,348,489 to organizations in Massachusetts, Georgia and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $1,404,871, with a median award of $500.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$17,348,489
Total Assets
$38,076,652
Median Grant (all grants)
$500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
32
Median Grant
$375
% Median Grant Decline
-14% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 31%

10 of 32 recipients (31%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
New York

71% of all grants are concentrated in New York, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (78%), Brooklyn (6%), Tarrytown (3%).

Funding Trajectory
-88%

Declining funding trend with 88% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (67%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Bayer Family Fund's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
70 Faces Media $189 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
American Museum Of Natural History $124 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
Bronx Conservatory Of Music Inc $11,000 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
Central Park Conservancy $200 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
Childrens Hospital Of Colorado $5,000 Aurora, CO, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
Jewish Center $1,020 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts $6,000 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
Mastodon $5,616 Mesa, AZ, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
Ny Historical Society $160 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
Rabbinical Council Of America $125 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
Stone Barns Center $90 Tarrytown, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
Teachforth $500 New Jersey, NJ, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
The Museum Of Modern Art $550 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
The Vanguard Charitable Endowment Fund $200,000 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
Thirteen $250 Washington, DC, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
Wikimedia New York City $100 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
70 Faces Media $189 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
American Museum Of Natural History $124 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
Bronx Conservatory Of Music Inc $11,000 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
Central Park Conservancy $200 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
Childrens Hospital Of Colorado $5,000 Aurora, CO, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
Jewish Center $1,020 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts $6,000 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
Mastodon $5,616 Mesa, AZ, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
Ny Historical Society $160 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
Rabbinical Council Of America $125 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
Stone Barns Center $90 Tarrytown, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
Teachforth $500 New Jersey, NJ, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
The Museum Of Modern Art $550 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
The Vanguard Charitable Endowment Fund $200,000 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
Thirteen $250 Washington, DC, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
Wikimedia New York City $100 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2023
70facesmediaorg $189 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Aarp Foundation $50 Washington, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Amit Children $640 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Bronx Conservatory Of Music Inc $1,000 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Central Park Conservancy $250 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Friends Of The Rye Nature Center $1,000 Rye, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Hebrewwizards $1,030 Cos Cob, CT, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Hyperallergic Media Inc $120 Brooklyn, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Intl Museum Of Dinnerware $258 Kingston, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Jcrc Ny $258 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Jewish Center $434 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Jewish Museum $115 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Mastodon $5,616 Mesa, AZ, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Memorial Sloan-kettering $1,000 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Ny Historical Society $135 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Ny Public Library $250 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Orthodox Union $102 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Rabbinical Council Of America $275 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Red Creek Action $1,105,000 Washington, DC, US To Support Efforts That Strengthen The United States' Democratic Processes And Ideals 2022
Shalem Foundation $5,150 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Southern Poverty Law Center $250 Montgomery, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Stone Barns Center $90 Tarrytown, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
The Brotherhood Sister Sol $500 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
The Museum Of Modern Art $540 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
The Vanguard Charitable Endowment Fund $550,000 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Thirteen $250 Washington, DC, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Tomchei Shabbos Of Manhattan $1,800 Brooklyn, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
University Of California San Francisco Foundation $500 San Francisco, CA, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Women's Sports Foundation $1,000 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
70facesmediaorg $189 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Aarp Foundation $50 Washington, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Amit Children $640 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Bronx Conservatory Of Music Inc $1,000 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Central Park Conservancy $250 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Friends Of The Rye Nature Center $1,000 Rye, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Hebrewwizards $1,030 Cos Cob, CT, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Hyperallergic Media Inc $120 Brooklyn, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Intl Museum Of Dinnerware $258 Kingston, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Jcrc Ny $258 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Jewish Center $434 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Jewish Museum $115 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Mastodon $5,616 Mesa, AZ, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Memorial Sloan-kettering $1,000 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Ny Historical Society $135 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Ny Public Library $250 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Orthodox Union $102 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Rabbinical Council Of America $275 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Red Creek Action $1,105,000 Washington, DC, US To Support Efforts That Strengthen The United States' Democratic Processes And Ideals 2022
Shalem Foundation $5,150 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Southern Poverty Law Center $250 Montgomery, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Stone Barns Center $90 Tarrytown, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
The Brotherhood Sister Sol $500 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
The Museum Of Modern Art $540 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
The Vanguard Charitable Endowment Fund $550,000 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Thirteen $250 Washington, DC, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Tomchei Shabbos Of Manhattan $1,800 Brooklyn, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
University Of California San Francisco Foundation $500 San Francisco, CA, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
Women's Sports Foundation $1,000 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2022
The Jewish Center $258 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
Actblue Charities Inc $250 Somerville, MA, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
American Museum Of Natural History $115 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
Backyard Sports Cares Inc $1,400 White Plains, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
Chai Lifeline $724 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
Collective Impact Action $165,000 Washington, DC, US To Pursue A More Tolerant, Safe And Just America By 1) Educating The Public About Covid, Democracy, And Other Issues Of Public Concern; 2) Creating New Techniques To Advance Public Education Of Such Issues, 3) Encouraging Members Of The Public To Become Civically Active With Regard To Those Issues; 4) Organizing Prominent Individuals To Raise Awareness Of These Issues. 2021
Hyperallergic Media Inc $120 Brooklyn, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
Jewish National Fund $500 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center $360 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
New-york Historical Society $135 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
Stony Brook University $90 Stony Brook, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
The Vanguard Charitable Endowment Fund $600,000 Boston, MA, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
Willow Creek Action $1,100,000 Washington, DC, US Non-partisan Civic Education, Non-partisan Voter Registration And Turnout, Non-partisan Voter Education, And Related Non-partisan Activities. 2021
The Jewish Center $258 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
Actblue Charities Inc $250 Somerville, MA, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
American Museum Of Natural History $115 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
Backyard Sports Cares Inc $1,400 White Plains, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
Chai Lifeline $724 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
Collective Impact Action $165,000 Washington, DC, US To Pursue A More Tolerant, Safe And Just America By 1) Educating The Public About Covid, Democracy, And Other Issues Of Public Concern; 2) Creating New Techniques To Advance Public Education Of Such Issues, 3) Encouraging Members Of The Public To Become Civically Active With Regard To Those Issues; 4) Organizing Prominent Individuals To Raise Awareness Of These Issues. 2021
Hyperallergic Media Inc $120 Brooklyn, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
Jewish National Fund $500 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center $360 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
New-york Historical Society $135 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
Stony Brook University $90 Stony Brook, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
The Vanguard Charitable Endowment Fund $600,000 Boston, MA, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
Willow Creek Action $1,100,000 Washington, DC, US Non-partisan Civic Education, Non-partisan Voter Registration And Turnout, Non-partisan Voter Education, And Related Non-partisan Activities. 2021
The Jewish Center $258 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
Actblue Charities Inc $250 Somerville, MA, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
American Museum Of Natural History $115 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
Backyard Sports Cares Inc $1,400 White Plains, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
Chai Lifeline $724 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
Collective Impact Action $165,000 Washington, DC, US To Pursue A More Tolerant, Safe And Just America By 1) Educating The Public About Covid, Democracy, And Other Issues Of Public Concern; 2) Creating New Techniques To Advance Public Education Of Such Issues, 3) Encouraging Members Of The Public To Become Civically Active With Regard To Those Issues; 4) Organizing Prominent Individuals To Raise Awareness Of These Issues. 2021
Hyperallergic Media Inc $120 Brooklyn, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
Jewish National Fund $500 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center $360 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
New-york Historical Society $135 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
Stony Brook University $90 Stony Brook, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
The Vanguard Charitable Endowment Fund $600,000 Boston, MA, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2021
Willow Creek Action $1,100,000 Washington, DC, US Non-partisan Civic Education, Non-partisan Voter Registration And Turnout, Non-partisan Voter Education, And Related Non-partisan Activities. 2021
Actblue Charities Inc - We Belong $1,000 W Somerville, MA, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2020
American Cancer Society $250 Kennesaw, GA, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2020
American Museum Of Natural History $115 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2020
Climate Changemakers $20,000 Raleigh, NC, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2020
Collective Impact Action $550,000 Washington, DC, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2020
Community Funds $1,039 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2020
Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum $2,500 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2020
Hadar Institute $100 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2020
Jewish Board Of Family & Children's Services $180 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2020
Jewish Museum $115 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2020
Let's Get Ready $5,260 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2020
Ncsy And The Orthodox Union $55 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2020
Ny Board Of Rabbis $206 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2020
Ny Historical Society $135 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2020
Stone Barns Center For Food & Agriculture $90 Pocantico Hills, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2020
The Jewish Center $235 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2020
The Museum Of Modern Art $600 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2020
Thirteen $250 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2020
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Fund - David Slifka Fund $550,000 Boston, MA, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2020
Wagging Tails Rescue In $1,000 Thornwood, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2020
California Community Foundation $15,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2019
Fund For Jewish Community $400,000 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2019
Goodnation Foundation $25,000 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2019
Jewish Food Society $1,500 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2019
Myface $250 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2019
Progressive Change Institute $35,000 Washington, DC, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2019
Register 2 Vote $25,000 Manor, TX, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2019
The Center For Cultural Power $10,000 Oakland, CA, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2019
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Fund - David Slifka Fund $700,000 Boston, MA, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2019
Voteorg $50,000 Oakland, CA, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2019
Working America Education Fund $40,000 Washington, DC, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2019
Center For Common Ground $90,000 Ruther Glen, VA, US To Furhter Organization's Exempt Purpose 2017
Fund For Jewish Community $650,000 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2017
Hebrew Wizards $500 Stamford, CT, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2017
Liberty In North Korea $500 Long Beach, CA, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2017
Rapid Resist Action $75,000 Oakland, CA, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2017
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Fund - David Slifka Fund $871,000 Boston, MA, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2017
American Museum Of Natural History $250 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2016
Fund For Jewish Community $600,000 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2016
New York Public Radio $480 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2016
Pen American Center Inc $700 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2016
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Fund - David Slifka Fund $1,271,000 Boston, MA, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2016
Fund For Jewish Community $425,000 New York, NY, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2015
Securing Americas Future Energy Foundation $100,000 Washington, DC, US To Futher Organization's Exempt Purpose 2015
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Fund - David Slifka Fund $1,404,871 Boston, MA, US To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose 2015

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Bayer Family Fund as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 13-4085263
Website N/A
Address CO ANCHIN - 1375 BROADWAY New York, NY 10018-0000

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Bayer Family Fund's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Virginia Bayer
Vice-president David B Slifka
Officer Robert Hirt

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.